Remnants of Arthur and Heavy Rainfall Across the South; Fire Weather Threat in the West

Life-threatening, potentially catastrophic flash flooding expected along the central Gulf Coast as the remnants of Arthur track across the area. Isolated brief tornadoes and damaging gusts remain possible overnight in the Southeast. Isolated to scattered dry thunderstorms may cause lightning-ignited fires and erratic behavior due to gusty winds across parts of the West Friday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Heat Advisory in effect from June 19, 12:00 PM CDT until June 19, 07:00 PM CDT

Current conditions at

Lafayette, Lafayette Regional Airport (KLFT)

Lat: 30.2° N Lon: 91.99° W Elev: 39 ft.

Overcast

81°F

27°C

Humidity	94%
Wind Speed	S 6 mph
Barometer	29.90 in (1012.5 mb)
Dewpoint	79°F (26°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	89°F (32°C)
Last update	19 Jun 4:53 am CDT

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Detailed forecast for

Lafayette Parish

Today

Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 109.

Tonight

Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Humid with lows in the upper 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent. Heat index values up to 106 early in the evening.

Saturday

Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Humid with highs in the upper 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. Heat index values up to 106.

Saturday Night

A chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Humid with lows in the upper 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.

Sunday

Mostly sunny. Humid with highs in the upper 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

Sunday Night Through Tuesday

Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. Heat index values up to 105.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 30 percent. Heat index values up to 105.

Wednesday Night And Thursday

Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs around 90.